Prin Supp Dev Engr-Gen73779

ZF LIFETEC; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF LIFETEC in Reynosa, MX is seeking a Principal Supplier Development Engineer to drive quality for passive safety components. You will manage supplier approvals, APQP tracking, PPAP releases and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1–3 years in quality, with expertise in automotive quality tools (Six Sigma, GD&T, IATF/VDA). You will lead supplier development and ensure KPI attainment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of quality or related experience required.
• Strong technical background in quality and engineering.
• Expert in automotive quality tools, Six Sigma, GD&T, VDA & AIAG standards, especially APQP tracking & PPAP approvals.
• Certified auditor (IATF / VDA).

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development tasks for Passive Safety systems across business units.
• Oversee new supplier approvals, supplier assessment & performance, technical reviews, and APQP tracking until PPAP release.
• Collaborate with Div R MM, product lines and cross-functions as SQA to ensure external supplier quality.
• Coordinate with CP, PP, SQA, Quality, PM, Engineering, Controlling, PLs, etc.
• Drive supplier development, troubleshooting and escalations while monitoring KPIs.
• Support supplier serial production performance in quality, logistics and efficiency.
• Contribute to Part Family Strategies, Core Eng. new developments and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Quality engineering

Six Sigma

GD&T

APQP/PPAP

IATF/VDA auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT EVERY DAY?

Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC

Prin Supp Dev Engr-Gen

Country/Region: MX

Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX

At ZF LIFETEC, we save lives through cutting-edge technology. With over 60 years of automotive safety innovation, we blend start-up agility with corporate stability to drive meaningful impact worldwide. Operating across 51 locations in 22 countries, our global presence amplifies our mission to make roads safer and save lives.

Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment committed to safety, innovation, and reliability. As a part of our international team, your contributions spark industry-leading innovations in automotive safety. Our inclusive and diverse working environment promotes creativity, career growth, and continuous development.

Req ID 73779 | ZF Passive Safety Reynosa, Mexico, ZF Passive Safety Systems de Mexico S. de R.L. de C. V.

Your Tasks

• Within the assigned commodity driving the supplier development tasks (L4) for Passive Safety systems, across all BUs (IRS, SBS, SWS) in any region.
• Responsible for new supplier approvals, supplier assessment & performance, technical reviews (as part of sourcing process) and APQP tracking till PPAP release (Supp. Readiness).
• Executing strategic, tactical and operational SDE tasks in collaboration with Div R MM, product lines and cross-functions as SQA to guarantee external supplier Quality.
• Collaboration with cross-functions CP, PP, SQA, Quality, PM, Engineering, Controlling, PLs, etc
• Verify the suitability of new suppliers; and lead the approval process of new components, this includes leading PSTR as mandatory part of sourcing, definition & tracking of APQP elements, decision about PPAP release.
• Drive supplier developments, troubleshooting and Escalations.
• Achieve KPI’s for OTP, SLP C. Ratio, PPM, C. Ratio & other KPI’s assigned by management.
• Actively supporting supplier serial production performance in Quality, logistic and efficiency.
• Take part & support Part Family Strategies, Core Eng. New developments, Purchasing saving activities

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of quality or related experience required.
• Experience in Quality and Eng. with excellent technical background.
• Expert in Automotive Quality tools, Six Sigma methodology, GD&T, VDA & AIAG standards specially for APQP tracking & PPAP approvals.
• Certified auditor (IATF / VDA).

Why ZF LIFETEC?

• Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
• Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
• Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.